FDA warns against online purchase of HIV rapid test device

FDA warns against online purchase of HIV rapid test device

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned the public against buying a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) test device from online and unauthorized sellers.

In an official advisory issued Monday, the FDA advised the public not to buy and use the One Step Cassette Style HIV 1+2 Rapid Screen Test (whole blood).

The product allegedly is a device that tests for HIV and quickly returns results.

The FDA said the device is not registered with the agency. It said that the rapid screen HIV test device did not undergo the FDA’s evaluation process for quality and safety.

“In this regard, the public is hereby advised not to purchase the above-mentioned violative product and to be vigilant against the medical device products that are not registered with the FDA,” the advisory said.

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